24 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
1
A State House Cannford report notes no pardons will be granted at this time with the Governor and Council set to meet and discuss paroles. The article mentions past practices of Thanksgiving paroles and indicates current policy remains firm under Governor Bridges.
In the City of David a Savior is said to be born this day. Shepherds in the field witness the glory of the Lord and hear heavenly praise. They go to Bethlehem to behold the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
Moscow reports submarine and destroyer fleets four times larger than four years ago with heavy emphasis on undersea power in the Pacific and Baltic. The government statement to Izvestia offered no exact strength figures and followed threats from Japan and Manchukuo regarding Mongolia. In Boston, two convicts shot guard Doucette during transfer, escaping in a taxi after seizing his pistol and handcuff key. the guard is hospitalized.
Britain pursues a policy of preparedness after satisfactory talks with French military and naval staffs. Attaches in capitals gather plans to tighten Mediterranean defenses and assess other nations readiness under the League covenant. Eden, newly foreign secretary, to push cautious action likely delaying new sanctions on Italy until late January.
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